Bars, liquor stores cited for selling to minors

June 24, 2009

Seven bars and liquor stores have been cited for selling alcohol to minors in a sting involving undercover teenagers, according to Cook County police.

Working with the the Illinois Liquor Commission, police brought teen residents to bars and liquor stores. various local establishments. The teenagers used their own valid state identification cards and attempted to buy liquor.

Out of 24 businesses, seven sold liquor to the teens and were issued citations and given tickets for hearings.